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Vincent Ledvina @vincentledvina.bsky.social

It's possible we are seeing a NWS flux rope since we are now in the CME core. In this situation Bz rotates from North to South while By stays West (negative). Flux ropes can last 12-24 hours, so it is possible we see the Bz turn south here and stay down for some time.

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sep 2, 2025, 3:10 pm • 17 2

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Keith Flippen - Patsy Rodenburg Associate Teacher @keithflippenactor.bsky.social

Would that night would come while they are. Enjoy if the viewing is good where u are.

sep 2, 2025, 3:12 pm • 0 0 • view
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Vincent Ledvina @vincentledvina.bsky.social

There is also an argument that there is another structure starting around 7:20 UTC when we had the Bz south fakeout... unsure, but I hope the NWS flux rope is real.

sep 2, 2025, 3:11 pm • 6 0 • view